of Madagascar (until 1 July), followed by Toamasina from 1 May to 5 July, Toliara from 2 May to 14 June, Mahajanga from 3 May to 13 June. 12 October 2002: Rodrigues becomes an autonomous part of Mauritius. 5 June 2003: The Rwandan Republic becomes the Republic of Rwanda. 14 August 2006: Proclamation of the autonomous State of Galmudug inside the Somali Republic. References East Africa History of Africa Political history